Queso Fresco with Cilantro Mojo (fresh cheese)
8 oz fresh goat cheese; coach farm preferred, cut 3/4-inch cubes (or use mozzarella or mild feta cheese) 1 tsp salt 1 tbs hot paprika 4 garlic cloves; peeled 2 jalapeno peppers; halved, seeded 1 green bell pepper; chopped 1/4" dice 1 cup cilantro leaves; (tightly packed) 1/2 cup mint leaves; (tightly packed) 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp sherry vinegar
Place cheese on plate or in shallow bowl.
In a food processor, place salt, paprika, garlic, jalapenos, green pepper, cilantro, mint and half the oil. Process to a smooth paste.
Add remaining oil and vinegar and process until smooth. Pour over cheese.
Leftovers are great for everything from eggs to steak.
This recipe yields 6 servings as tapas. Source: MEDITERRANEAN MARIO with Mario Batali |